Packaging, Labeling and Sales

Pre-Packaged Food Inspection

READ THE LABELAll packaged commodities must indicate
the net quantity on the principal display side of the package, which
is the side of the package that consumers see. The net quantity
excludes any wrapping or container for the product. Weights and
Measures quantity control inspectors test these products using
statistical methods to verify that the packages hold the correct amount.

Weights and Measures regulations Labeling
Guideline Sheet (pdf) for labeling of packages require,
the following in English, referred to as “IRQ”:

Identity of the product

Responsibility statement that includes name, street
address, and ZIP code

Quantity statement in both U.S./British measures and
metric, on the principal display panel(s)

Weights and Measures inspectors conduct undercover test sales and
purchases to verify that scales or measuring devices are being used
properly, most often to check whether the proper tare weight (the
weight for any sanitary paper, wrapping, cup, or container) is used.

GET WHAT YOU PAY FORUndercover test sales are routinely
conducted at recycling centers to ensure you are paid accurately.
Undercover test purchases are also conducted at grocery stores,
deli’s, yogurt shops, or anywhere a business sells products directly
to consumers using a scale or measuring device. Inspectors also
routinely check that stores are charging
the correct price.

FIREWOODFirewood in bulk must be sold by the cord or
fraction of a cord, except when sold in quantities less than 1/8 cord.
A cord is the amount of wood contained in 128 ft.3 when the
wood is “ranked and well stowed” (parallel and touching with little
space between pieces). Firewood dealers are required to leave an
invoice with their name, address, date and amount of wood delivered.
Customers may inquire if the dealer will stack the firewood. Learn
more about firewood by watching "Don't
Get Burned Buying Firewood"

Packaged or bundled firewood is required to meet labeling
requirements that include identity, responsible party, and quantity.